Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, IL

Feb 24, 2018

Wesley Gunnar Granstrom, 34, of Belvidere, formerly of Schaumburg, passed away February 24, 2018. Beloved son of Debbi L. Pande (Vincent DeMicco) and Brian Granstrom; loving brother of Victor Granstrom (Jamie Christiansen), Katelyn (Reginald) Giles, Jessica Granstrom and Daniel (Raechel) DeMicco;  treasured uncle of Dominic, Shane, Jamie, Cameron, Brendan, Notiqua, and Nalaya; cherished grandson of Marilyn and the late...

Feb 15, 2018

Richard J. “Dick” Karas, 92, of Aurora, formerly of Addison and Boca Raton, FL and born in Chicago passed away Feb. 15, 2018.  Beloved husband for 47 years of the late Joan A. Karas, nee Slack; loving father of Mark (Sue), Mary (Mark) Anello and stepfather of the late John Bucz; cherished Papa of Kathryn A., Shannon and Jackson...

Feb 2, 2018

Emma Jacqueline Finke, 13 months, entered into heaven February 2, 2018.  Emma was an incredible little fighter during her 10 month battle with a rare form of brain cancer.  She showed us all how to keep smiling despite the unfair hand she was dealt.  Emma is the cherished and beloved daughter of Kyle and Sadie, nee Heavner; cherished granddaughter...

Jan 24, 2018

Angelo “Poppies” Hernandez, 56, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away January 24, 2018.  Beloved son of Ectore and the late Frances, nee Gutierrez; loving brother of Angela Hernandez (Rich Craig); cherished uncle of Letticia Santiago, Hannah (Jacob) Mota, Vanessa (Kenneth) Vance and Jessica Craig; dearest great uncle of Noah Mota, Brendan Vance and Kenneth Vance, Jr.; dear nephew and...

2018

Irene Galassi, beloved wife of the late Marino A.; loving mother of Nancy (Joel) Goodman and the late Donna Kasper-Fanale; cherished grandmother of David (Christina) Kasper, Ross (Anne) and Julie Goodman; proud great-grandmother of Alyssa, Noah, Jack and Ryan; dear sister of Eugenia (the late Richard) and the late Alex (the late Alice); fond aunt of many nieces and...

Dec 30, 2017

Brandon Andrew Ferreira, 25, of Algonquin, passed away Dec. 30, 2017.  Beloved son of Robin and Dale Finucane and the late Manuel Ferreira; loving brother of Zachary, Martin, Ryan and Megan Finucane and Matthew and Angelina Ferreira; cherished grandson of Nancy and the late Charles Gillespie, Dale and Sandra Finucane and the late Gloria Hosein; dearest nephew of Jeff...

Dec 22, 2017

Jennifer Ann  Michelini, 40, of Naperville, passed away suddenly Dec. 22, 2017.  Cherished mother of Ava Sofia; loving daughter of John and Barbara, nee Robinson; dearest sister of John David; granddaughter of George and the late Waldine "Dina" Robinson and the late John and the late Mildred Michelini; beloved aunt of Jordan; fond niece of Bill and Brian (Cindy)...

Dec 16, 2017

Helen R. Jaros, nee Raszkowski, 73, of Naperville, passed away Dec. 16, 2017.  Beloved wife of Russell W. Kozak, Sr. and the late Ronald E. Jaros;  loving mother of Steve (June) Jaros and stepmother of Russell W. Kozak, Jr. and Kathleen (Kirk) Madsen; cherished grandmother of Evan Ronald and Hannah Felicia Jaros, Mason Kozak and Makaio and Noa Madsen; ...

Dec 8, 2017

Vilma Makra (née Szerényi) died peacefully on December 8, 2017 in Bloomingdale, IL at the age of 88.

Vilma was born on December 17, 1928 in Gelénes, Hungary to her parents, Imre and Rozsa Szerényi. She emigrated to the United States in 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution.  She married Emery Makra of Szeged, Hungary who was a...

Nov 28, 2017

Michael John Diegel, 51, passed suddenly November 28, 2017.  Beloved husband and partner for 31 years of Roxane Lisette Vittori; adored father of Corinne and Callie; devoted son of Helen (nee Ryan) and the late Roger Diegel and son-in-law of Wayne and Rosemary Vittori; loving brother of Roger (Heidi), Paul (Cassie), Mona Ann, David (Carrie) and Mary Helen Diegel...

Oct 15, 2017

Frederick William Klinger Sr., 88, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away October 15, 2017.  Father of Frederick William Jr. (Carla), Caryl (Dave) Simandl, Linda (Jon) Jaroszewski, Debbie (Jeff) Schneider and the late Don Sr. (Tashy); grandfather of Don Jr. (Alicia) Klinger, Stephen (Lisa) Klinger, Shannon (Lupe) Rojas, Christopher Klinger, Pete Rombakis, Ryan Klinger, Tracey (Dan) Korenchan, Courtney...

Sep 21, 2017

Gerald W. Meinke, 81, longtime resident of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 21, 2017.  Beloved husband of Judith E., nee Wrede; loving father of Donna (Allen) Stevens, Tracy Accardi (Julie Mulligan) and Jerry Meinke (Tracy Atherton); cherished grandfather of Paige, Taylor, Brandon, Krista, Joey and Alex; dear brother of the late Harvey...

Sep 16, 2017

A True Irishman and Trailblazer Geraldine T. Anderson (Moakler) was born on November 3rd ,1929 in Chicago. Lived in Addison, Illinois for 30 years raising kids and then moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1987.  She worked at Compass Technologies Inc. as a secretary. Geri was graciously taken by the Lord on September 16,  2017,  in her sleep at home....

Sep 9, 2017

Maureen C. Crain, nee Boyle, age 69, of New Lenox, formerly of Orland Park, Burbank and Chicago.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Tommy (Julie), Jeffrey (Dina) and the late Danny; cherished grandmother of Amanda, Emily, Tommy, Alexis, Alex and Kaylin; dearest sister of Hugh (Jill) and the late Thomas Boyle; and fond aunt of many...

Aug 28, 2017

Debbie Delli, nee Watson, 55, of Crystal Lake, passed away August 28, 2017 after a valiant battle with cancer.  Beloved wife of Tommy; loving mother of Jennifer Rivera, Renee Penna (niece), Amanda (John) Sommer and Christopher Delli; cherished grandmother of Emilia, Michael, Samantha, Naomi, Hailee, Nicholas and Jacob; devoted daughter of the late William and the late Judy Watson,...

Jul 31, 2017

Tillie Rybak, nee Gerage, 94.  Beloved wife of the late Michael J.; loving daughter of the late Daisy and John Gerage; sister of the late Marie (the late Joseph) DePaul; mother of Pat (Mickey) Alexa and Michele (Peter) Lekas; cherished grandmother of Michelene, Michael and Danielle Alexa. Special thanks to Rainbow Hospice for their outstanding care. Visitation Thursday, Aug....

Jul 28, 2017

Patricia Jo “Tricia” Swiderski, 56, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2017 at JourneyCare in Barrington.  Patricia was born May 10, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Herman and the late Marcella Mae Swiderski, nee Jenkins.  She is survived by one nephew, Nicholas (Nidia) Maroupolous, three great nieces and nephews and a host of friends.  ...

Jun 8, 2017

Kenneth C. Giese, 82 of Grayslake, passed away June 8, 2017.  Beloved husband of Anna D., nee Cannella;  loving father of Roseann (Glen) Gallas and Mary (Frank) Raszkowski; cherished grandfather of Lisa (James) Tews, Francis Raszkowski, Geoffrey Gallas and Laura Gallas; proud great grandfather of Ella, Owen and Noah Tews;  fond uncle and cousin of many.   A memorial visitation...

May 28, 2017

Florence Edelstein, nee Perlmutter, 95, longtime resident of Addison, passed away May 28, 2017.  Beloved wife of the late Irving; loving mother of Harvey (Kathi) and Don (Debbie); cherished Bubbe of Diane (Jason) Galloway, Elizabeth (Franco) Vargas, Sarah (Matthew) Coulter, Daniel, Michael (Kristin) and Derek; adored great Bubbe of Dylan, Emma and Levi.  35 year volunteer at the Addison...

May 25, 2017

Evangelista Crespo, nee Velez, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 25, 2017.  Beloved wife of Ramon;  loving mother of Raymond (Tracy) Crespo, William Crespo, Milly (Shawn) Lohnes and Zoraida (Tom) Gemskie; cherished grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 4; dearest sister, aunt and great aunt of many.  Visitation Tuesday, 4:00 - 9:00...